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BT57 VJL

2007 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,586 mi
Last recorded102,586 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VJL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 99,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 93,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,857 miles

slight oil,leak

wear front and rear brake disc's

Fail 3 Jan 2014 78,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil,leak

wear front and rear brake disc's

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,561 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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BT57 VJL is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 97,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT57 VJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT57 VJL registered?

BT57 VJL is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is BT57 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 VJL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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